Inland Revenue stops $4m in bogus tax claims linked to social media scheme
“Inland Revenue is taking action to recover the money with one individual already under an instalment arrangement to…
Judge lambasts recidivist shoplifter Sharlene Barton, issues final warning
“It’s really simple.” The police National Retail Investigation Support Unit has identified Barton as “one of the highest…
Edward Furlong unrecognisable at Terminator 2 reunion in London
As the blockbuster hit Terminator 2: Judgment Day celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and prepares for re-release…
Social Security Update: New Adviser Joins Agency to Make Major Changes
The Social Security Administration is bringing in a former Wall Street executive to help modernize the agency’s operations.…
Auckland speed table modified after complaints, claims of damage to vehicles
“This shouldn’t have happened,” Heather Tanguay of the residents’ association said. She said they had received complaints about…
Money Diaries: It’s back to school, end of summer, will you be watching your spending?
AUGUST IS HERE, and with the rain looking like it’s here to stay and the school holidays slowly…
September Social Security direct payment goes out in 10 days
The September 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in…
Rotorua: Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers Paul and Deborah Kay
It’s definitely been challenging but incredibly uplifting! I’m learning a whole new skill set – despite starting with…
New Zealand infrastructure: Stop-start projects cost $11.8b since 2000 – Shamubeel Eaqub
I think of our construction sector as a flywheel. It takes enormous energy to get it spinning, but…
Centrelink cash boost for five million Australians on Age Pension, JobSeeker and rent assistance as indexation kicks in
More than five million Australians are set to benefit from a September cash boost. Indexation to social security…
The Optimal Setup for Your Investment Portfolio As Retirement Nears
The 4% rule for retirees is easy enough to understand in theory: withdraw that much of your portfolio…
Dale Jackson: Quebec firm targets billions of unclaimed dollars in Federal disability retirement plan
Of the 311,000 active registered disability savings plans (RDSP) started since the program’s inception in 2008, $3.3 billion…